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Comments have been pouring-in in honour of Padraig McLoughlin, who served as principal of the Vocational school in Drumshanbo between 1973 and 2001, who passed away this week.
Padraig first joined the school in Leitrim as a science teacher before taking on the role of deputy Principal and then as principal.
His death occurred on Tuesday, 6 May, 2025.
Padraig died peacefully, surrounded by his family and with the kind and helpful care of staff at Sligo University Hospital on Tuesday, 6 May.
Adored husband of Monica, dearly loved father of Norma. Ramona, Lassarina, Sabina and Padraig, father-in-law of Tom, grandfather of Jack and Kate, brother of Helen, brother-in-law of Willie. Also remembering his deceased parents Kathleen and Frank and his late sister Margaret. Sadly missed by his wife, children, sister, grandchildren, son-in -law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews.
The occasion of Principal Padraig McLoughlin's retirement, with Cllr Francie Gilmartin & Senator Paschal Mooney
There were many messages of condolences for the former principal online with one person calling him "a true gentleman" and noting he was "loved and respected by all."
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to North West Hospice.
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